Deal No. 1: Convenient though it may be to snap photos on your phone, there are times when you want a real camera -- one with interchangeable lenses, a big image sensor, lots of shooting modes and manual settings, and so on. In other words, a dSLR.

Don't let the "refurbished" part bother you. B&N packages them up like new and backs them with a full one-year warranty. Your loved one will never know the difference.

Deal No. 3: Need to convert a video file from one format to another? For a limited time, you can get WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro (Win) for free.Update: the deal has expired. The registration name and code you need to activate the software (which will appear as a trial version when you first install it) are right there on the download page.

HD Video Converter Factory Pro supports over 150 formats. With it you can merge or split video clips, add special effects, convert files for viewing on mobile devices, and more. It normally sells for 30 bucks.